Resources

Library Staff

Library and Media Center

O.B. Whaley has an outstanding library and media center containing a wide variety of books, computers, audio-visual materials, and other equipment.

Library Hours

Monday

8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Friday

8:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Students may exchange books during morning recess time or immediately after school. Students in grades 1-3 check out weekly with their class, and students in grades 4-6 check out biweekly.

About O.B. Whaley Library

The O.B. Whaley is a special place! Truly the information center of the school, the library is equipped with an automated library system and multiple OPAC computer catalogs for students to search for books.

Library Collection

Policies

There are no fines for late books. However students will be charged for damaged or lost books and textbooks. Book care is an important skill for lifelong readers. Some common damages are: torn pages, food stains, writing on pages, wet books. Please do not try to repair library books at home, but have the student send the book to the library for repair.

Tips for Taking Care of Books at Home

Keep library books in the same place, such as in your student's backpack.

Keep library books safe from babies and pets.

Use a bookmark and turn pages carefully by their corners.

Read with clean hands.

Find AR Books

If you are wondering if a book is the appropriate AR level for you or your child, there is a website that can help you! Click on the AR BookFinder link below to find out the AR book level and if the book your child is reading has an AR test. Most, but not all library books have an AR quiz.

What is the Accelerated Reader Program?

Accelerated Reader (AR), created by Renaissance Learning, Inc., is an individualized reading program used at to assess and improve each student’s reading skills and to increase reading enjoyment. Read the Parent's Guide to AR BookFinder to learn more.